I'm moving to France
Verified 09 July 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
I'm a tenant
Before leaving my accommodation:
- I must give my landlord (or landlord) leave within a period of notice, which may be 1 or 3 months
- I then have to make with him or his representative (real estate agent) a stocktaking. On this occasion, I tell him my new address.
If he refuses to take stock of the situation, I can call in a commissioner of justice (formerly bailiff and judicial auctioneer).
I'll get it back the security deposit that I paid him within one or two months of my departure.
I own it
If I am a co-owner and I sell a condo lot, I must inform the condo trustee of my new address and ask him for a expense account order.
Warning
I have to keep the papers related to this dwelling for a while.
- If my children are in kindergarten or elementary school, we must ask change of establishment or keep them in their old school.
- If my children go to college or high school, it may be necessary to change of establishment.
I can find out about the aids they can obtain to use public transport. - It may be necessary to reorganize the child care outside of school time.
Warning
in the event of separation, the other parent must be notified and, if necessary, the right of access and accommodation.
When I use a professional mover:
- The mover is liable in case of loss or breakage during transport. I can therefore ask him to reimburse me for it.
- I can be compensated in the event of delay
- I can get a free quote
- I can check whether the mover is registered in the carrier's register
If I don't use a professional:
- I will not be compensated for theft or damage during transportation
- My liability is incurred in case of material (local) damage or injury
- I can be sued if I use illegal work
Whether I live alone or as a couple, I can contact my city hall or my department to eventually get help with the payment of my moving costs (invoice from the mover, rental of a truck...) or installation (purchase of furniture of 1re necessity...). This includes aid granted by the Solidarity Fund for Housing (FSL).
If I have at least 3 children (born or unborn), I can get a removal allowance of the CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund or the MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society to help me pay the moving costs (mover's bill, truck rental...). I must apply within 6 months of the move.
Reminder
as an employee, i consult the collective agreement whether she anticipates that my company will cover all or part of my moving expenses.
If I have just joined the Public Service of Canada (probationary or tenured public servant), I can obtain aid for the installation of State personnel (AIP)under certain conditions.
Employee
I can eventually get a moving leave, if provided for by a collective agreement or the collective agreement on which my company depends.
Public official
I can eventually get a leave of absence.
Electricity, gas
- I do the useful approaches to my gas and electricity suppliers.
- I can find out about the electricity or gas suppliers in my future municipality:
Identify electricity or gas suppliers by municipality
Water, telephone, television, internet
- I inform the companies who manage my past or future accounts or subscriptions: water services, telephony, television, internet operators.
- I'm asking myself how I can have access to the internet in my new home.
FYI
If my internet operator does not have offers available for my new home, I can request the cancelation of my subscription, free of charge. for a legitimate reason.
I can have my mail sent back by using La Poste's paid service:
Single and online declaration to CPAM, taxes, EDF, France Travail, Caf...
I can declare online and in a single transaction, my change of address to several organizations (CPAMCPAM : Primary health insurance fund, taxes, EDF, France Travail, CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund...):
Administrations
I have to warn the tax department.
Social bodies
I must inform the organizations that administer the benefits that concern me:
Bank - Insurance
I'm a tenant
I provide my new address to the organizations that manage:
- my bank accounts
- my home insurance
- my car insurance
- my life insurance
I own it
I provide my new address to the organizations that manage:
- my bank accounts
- my home insurance
- my car insurance
- my life insurance
Employment - Labor
If I'm an employee, I have to tell my employer.
If I am a public official (civil servant or contract employee), I must notify my administration.
If I am registered with France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), I must update my situation.
Condominium Trustee
If I own one or more condominium lots (apartment, parking lot...), I inform the condominium trustee of my new address in order to be notified in particular of the holding of the next general meeting of the condominiums.
Carte grise
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General case
I need to put my new address on the carte grise.
Leasing or long-term rental
If my vehicle is in leasing or long-term rental (LLD)However, I have to contact the lender to make the necessary changes of address.
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General case
I need to put my new address on the carte grise.
Leasing or long-term rental
If my vehicle is in leasing or long-term rental (LLD)However, I have to contact the lender to make the necessary changes of address.
Driving license
I don't have to change the address on my driver's license. For example, I can do it when applying for a new license (in case of loss, theft...).
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I'm French
I don't have to change the address on my national ID card and my passport.
But if I want my new address to appear, I have to apply to renew my identity card and my passport.
If I'm between 16 and 25, I have to tell my national service centre.
I am European
If I am a citizen of an EU Member StateEuropean Union and that I have an EU residence card (not mandatory), I must have it modified.
I am a foreigner (other country)
I need to have my residence permit.
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I'm French
I don't have to change the address on my national ID card and my passport.
But if I want my new address to appear, I have to apply to renew my identity card and my passport.
If I'm between 16 and 25, I have to tell my national service centre.
I am European
If I am a citizen of an EU Member StateEuropean Union and that I have an EU residence card (not mandatory), I must have it modified.
I am a foreigner (other country)
I need to have my residence permit.
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I'm moving to another commune
Municipality of Metropolis
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, French Polynesia, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Commune of La Réunion, Mayotte, Wallis and Futuna
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of New Caledonia
I can register throughout the year on the general list of electors.
But to vote in a particular election, I have to respect a deadline.
I'm staying in the same commune
I need to inform the city hall of my new address.
I can do this:
Online
I have to provide the digitized version of a supporting document from my new home and use this online service:
Application to register online on the electoral lists
Warning
A New Caledonian voter cannot use this online service.
On-site (by yourself or another person)
By yourself
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of new domicile
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall). The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
Through another person
I can have someone do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- Written and signed document attesting that I entrust this authority to him
- Proof of new domicile
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall). The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669. The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
- Photocopy of a proof of new domicile
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I'm moving to another commune
Municipality of Metropolis
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, French Polynesia, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Commune of La Réunion, Mayotte, Wallis and Futuna
I can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, I must respect a deadline.
I can do this:
Online
Warning
I can make my request online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
I must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
I can have one person do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- A signed written document stating that I am entrusting this authority to him
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of New Caledonia
I can register throughout the year on the general list of electors.
But to vote in a particular election, I have to respect a deadline.
I'm staying in the same commune
I need to inform the city hall of my new address.
I can do this:
Online
I have to provide the digitized version of a supporting document from my new home and use this online service:
Application to register online on the electoral lists
Warning
A New Caledonian voter cannot use this online service.
On-site (by yourself or another person)
By yourself
I must provide the following documents:
- Proof of new domicile
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall). The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
Through another person
I can have someone do that for me.
To do so, I must provide him with the following documents:
- Written and signed document attesting that I entrust this authority to him
- Proof of new domicile
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall). The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
By mail
I need to send the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669. The hut moving within the same municipality must be checked.
- Photocopy of a proof of new domicile
If I have an identified dog, cat or ferret (tattooed or flea), I must enter my new address in the national domestic carnivore identification file (I-Cad file).
I can choose a new one attending physicianWell, if his office is closer to my new home, for example.